innervation

[ in-er-vey-shuh n ]
/ ˌɪn ərˈveɪ ʃən /

noun

the act of innervating; state of being innervated.
Anatomy. the distribution of nerves to a part.

Origin of innervation

First recorded in 1825–35; innervate + -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM innervation

in·ner·va·tion·al, adjective hy·per·in·ner·va·tion, adjective

Words nearby innervation

innermost, innermost intercostal muscle, innersole, innerspring, innervate, innervation, innerve, innerwear, inness, innholder, innidiation

Medical definitions for hyperinnervation

innervation
[ ĭn′ər-vā′shən ]

n.

The arrangement or distribution of nerves to an organ or body part.
The amount or degree of stimulation of a muscle or organ by nerves.

Other words from innervation

in′ner•va′tion•al (-shə-nəl) adj.